Events

We host a variety of events, both in-person and online. Discover our events programme below, and sign up to attend insightful, engaging discussions about books and to meet your favourite authors.

November 2024

Friday22nd

Jon Gray - Cover Stories

Rescheduled Book Cover Design Masterclass

22nd November 2024, 6:30pm, Class / workshop at The Portobello Bookshop

Jon Gray - Cover Stories at The Portobello Bookshop

Sunday24th

Elspeth Wilson: Waves, Wildlife, and the Art of Watching

A Push the Boat Out Festival Event

24th November 2024, 11:00am, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Elspeth Wilson: Waves, Wildlife, and the Art of Watching at The Portobello Bookshop

Wednesday27th

Eliza Clark – She's Always Hungry

27th November 2024, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Thursday28th

Hannah Lavery - Unwritten Woman

28th November 2024, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

December 2024

Thursday5th

❄️ Festive Late Night Opening ❄️

5th December 2024, 6:00pm, Other Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Tuesday10th

Hayden Thorpe - Ness

Live Music Performance with Q&A

10th December 2024, 7:00pm, Other Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Hayden Thorpe - Ness at The Portobello Bookshop

Friday13th

Indigo Dyeing Winter Workshop

Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Jeanette & Ellie Evelyn Orrell

13th December 2024, 6:30pm, Class / workshop at The Portobello Bookshop

Indigo Dyeing Winter Workshop at The Portobello Bookshop

January 2025

Thursday16th

Roberta Hall-McCarron - The Changing Tides

16th January 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Tuesday21st

Holly Bourne - So Thrilled For You

21st January 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Tuesday28th

Nicola Dinan – Disappoint Me

28th January 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

February 2025

Thursday13th

Kirsty Logan - No & Other Love Stories

13th February 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Wednesday26th

Chris McQueer - Hermit

26th February 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Thursday27th

Heather Parry - Carrion Crow

27th February 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

May 2025

Tuesday20th

Michael Pedersen - Muckle Flugga

20th May 2025, 7:00pm, Book Event at The Portobello Bookshop

Previous events:

November 2024

Wednesday20th

The Pleasures of Reading with Jackie Kay

Book Week Scotland

Monday11th

Caro Clarke - Submitting to a Literary Agent

How to Submit Creative Work to a Literary Agent with Caro Clarke

Saturday9th

Festive Fun and Games with Sibéal Pounder

Thursday7th

T. L. Huchu - The Legacy of Arniston House

Wednesday6th

Polly Atkin – The Company of Owls

Tuesday5th

Sex, Shame and Death with David Whyte

Join David Whyte on a book tour celebrating the publication of Consolations II

Monday4th

5x15 Livestream: James Rebanks on The Place of Tides

Live at Conway Hall, London

October 2024

Wednesday30th

Ali Smith – Gliff

Monday28th

Malachy Tallack – That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz

Saturday26th

Drop In and Draw with Edward Ross

Tuesday22nd

Daisy Johnson – The Hotel

Tuesday15th

Graeme Macrae Burnet – A Case of Matricide